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Sign of improvement emerges in nation's job market

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The unemployment rate is down in nearly all of the states. Analysts say that's a sign of widespread improvement in the nation's job market. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.

What's behind the slowdown in the housing market?

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Two reports due to come out should bring additional clarity to conditions in the housing market. Also, economists will be interested in what was discussed about this year's slowdown in housing activity in the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the business week ahead.

Time Lapse: India within Mumbai & Bangalore

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Stunning time-lapse video showcases the remarkable beauty of India within Mumbai and Bangalore. Video courtesy of Pierre Ogeron. Check him out on Vimeo and Facebook.

A college graduate’s challenging journey to success

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As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman meets Gina Pearson who was more likely to end up behind bars than graduating with a college degree. But she credits her turnaround to a very special person. Steve Hartman reports.

Michelle Obama warns of encroaching segregation in schools

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Sixty years after the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed high school seniors in Topeka, Kan., stressing that their generation must continue the battle against discrimination. She told the students that the fight must be won in their hearts and minds, so that it wouldn't need to be fought in the courts.

Aerial assault teams take aim at California wildfires

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Two Super Stallions are among the nearly two dozen Marine helicopters attacking the San Diego wildfires from the air. As Carter Evans reports, the aerial assault on the flames is just as challenging as it is on the ground.

NYC school takes steps to narrow racial divide

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The landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling was meant to desegregate the nation’s public schools, but studies show schools are more segregated than ever. One New York City school is making an extra effort to diversify its student body. Elaine Quijano reports.

Turkish police clash with protesters over mine disaster

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Grief and anger over Turkey’s worst-ever mine disaster, which killed at least 284 people, led to more protests, which police responded to in force. What began as a peaceful demonstration turned into chaos as police fired plastic marbles into the crowd, blasted protesters with water and fired tear gas. Holly Williams reports.



Camp Pendleton blaze prompts new evacuations

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A fire near Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton flared up again Friday, threatening homes and prompting new evacuations. But calm winds helped firefighters gain an edge on other fires in and around San Diego County. Ben Tracy reports.

GM to pay record fine for failing to disclose deadly defect

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The federal government fined General Motors $35 million, the maximum penalty allowed by law, for failing to tell safety regulators about a defect that's been linked to 13 deaths and 31 crashes. Internal documents show how GM trained employees to tamp down bad news. Jeff Glor reports.

Radar shows how close jetliners came close to mid-air disaster

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Radar images obtained by CBS News show how close a United Airlines flight and a U.S. Airways plane came to colliding with each other over the Pacific near Hawaii in April. According to an initial report, an air traffic controller mistakenly authorized both planes to fly at 33,000 feet heading directly towards each other. Jeff Pegues reports.

Are emergency call centers ready for 911 texts?

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If you have an emergency and own a cell phone, you may have a new way of getting help in a hurry. Major mobile carriers now offer a text-to-911 feature, but many emergency call centers aren't ready to incorporate the technology. CNET.com's Sumi Das reports.

Injured Army captain eager to go back to battle

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After nine months of rehab following a Taliban assault, Captain John Orosz still isn't fully recovered, but his ultimate ambition to join Special Forces remains intact. CBS News' Kylie Atwood reports.

Dramatic flood video from Bosnia and Serbia

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A house in Bosnia is seen being swept away by flood waters. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Bosnia and Serbia, which are suffering some of the worst flooding on record in 120 years.

Can earthquakes be predicted?

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Seismologist Thorne Lay of the University of California, Santa Cruz explains research suggesting that certain observations can be made which could help in predicting earthquakes.

"Edible masterpieces" help raise funds for fine arts

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The art and food worlds collide at Edible Masterpieces, an auction held by The Art Fund in London. Amateur bakers take their best shot at duplicating the famous works of legendary artists such as Picasso, Dali and Warhol in cake or pastry form. The charity helps raise funds for galleries and museums across Great Britain. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh reports.

Connecticut lawmakers want to ban chocolate milk in schools

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In an effort to curb childhood obesity, Connecticut legislators signed off on a proposed bill that effectively bans chocolate milk from public schools. But critics say the law would deprive children of the popular drink, which still has the nutrients of milk. The bill must still be approved by the governor. WFSB-TV's Matt Campbell reports.

"Godzilla" cast on big-screen reboot

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Sixty years after the original Godzilla was released in 1954, the giant monster roars back into theaters this week. Suzanne Marques reports from Los Angeles.

N.D. woman: Dog-sitters sold my service dog

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A North Dakota woman is heartbroken after she says her service dog was stolen. Heather Pirtle's 2-year-old boxer-rottweiler mix Kilo was staying with a friend when she says it was sold without her permission. She is now desperately trying to get the dog back. KXJB-TV's Ashley Bishop reports.





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